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New York: Jewish Man Killed by Train

A Jewish man was killed by a train in New York. Volunteers devastated as they recognize their friend.

Israeli Start-Up 'GetTaxi' Sets Sights on New York

An Israeli start-up company that developed an app with the ability to locate the nearest cab, plans on launching the service in New York.

Yeshiva School Children Injured in NY Crash

Thirty people, including children, suffered minor injuries Tuesday in a yeshiva bus crash in New York City.

The Separate 'Jewish' Label Debate at CUNY

In a move sparking outrage, administrators at the City University of New York have decided to label Jews as a distinct minority group.

Pro-Israel Groups Boycott NY Parade over BDSers

The Israel Day Parade in New York was attended by supporters of the BDS movement. The 'Concert in the Park' provided the alternative.

Video of New York’s I Love Israel parade: Moses Was a Zionist

Hundreds of thousands of lovers of Israel lined New York’s streets Sunday for the annual parade. This year’s theme: “Israel Branches Out.”

'Concert in the Park' to Push BDSers Out of Parade

Some 35,000 marchers from 200 organizations are set to march in this Sunday's Israel Day Parade.

BDSers Suffer Defeat, Set Sights on Israel Day Parade

14th Street Y revoked decision to host a group that supports targeted boycotts against Israel; BDSers set sights on hijacking Israel Parade.

NYC to Ban Big Sugary Drinks, Combat Obesity

NYC's Mayor Bloomberg is working on ways to keep things healthy by planning a ban on jumbo sugary drinks in numerous venues.

Empire State Building to Shine Blue and White for Israel Parade

The Empire State Building in NYC will be lit up in blue and white, in honor of the Israeli flag, to mark the June 3rd Israel Day Parade.

Mandatory Arabic at NYC Public School

An upper Manhattan public elementary school will be the first in the city to require that students study Arabic.

Governor Mike Huckabee Keynotes at Eagles’ Wings Dinner in NY

1000 applaud as Huckabee terms Israel "beacon of true freedom"; Israel's "Godfather on Wall St" Harvey Krueger honored.

Google Donates NY Office Space to Israel's Technion Institute

Google is planning to provide office space to the new applied science program of Cornell University and Technion Institute of Technology.

Terror in NYC Comparable to 9/11?

Warnings emerging from Capitol Hill suggest that Iran and its terror proxy, Hizbullah, may have ability to attack NYC on 9/11 scale.

Bid for New 'Super Jewish' State Senate Seat

Former Councilman Simcha Felder announced a bid for state Senate in a newly created district, which includes Borough Park and Flatbush.

Authorities Checking 'Al-Qaeda' Threats to New York, Berlin

Threats appeared on-line this week in the name of Al Qaeda, promising attacks in New York City and Berlin

NYPD Beefs Up Security Around Synagogues

NYPD announces it will be beefing up security at the city's synagogues and other Jewish sites for the Passover holiday.

Online Warning of Al Qaeda Return to New York

U.S. authorities are investigating the source of online poster warning that group wants to stage a repeat “performance” in New York City.

NYC Politicians Affirm Opposition to BDS

Leading New York City politicians affirmed their opposition to a boycott of Israeli products by the Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn.

Lost Sketches of Holocaust Survivor Rescued From Obscurity

Berlin Philharmonic to perform at opening of an exhibition at NYU showcasing the portraits of Auschwitz survivor David Friedman.

NY Police Arrest Man who Tried to Build a Bomb

New York City police arrest an Al-Qaeda sympathizer who tried to build a bomb and use it against soldiers and post offices.

Back to Basics: A7 Interviews GOP Cong. Candidate Bob Turner

Pre-Pres. Elections 2012: Bob Turner (R) is running in a Democratic stronghold in a special election next week. Read oped on this as well.

Former NY Gov. Hugh Carey - 'The Man Who Saved NYC' - Dead at 92

Former New York State Governor Hugh Carey -- "the man who saved New York City" -- has died. He was 92.

Who is Levi Aron, Accused Killer of Leiby Kletzky?

He seemed like an ordinary guy, though strange. But a child is dead in a grisly murder with Levi Aron's name on top billing.

10,000 Attend Funeral of 9-Yr-Old Leiby Kletzky in Boro Park

A sea of mourners paid their final goodbyes on Wednesday to the 9-year-old Chassidic boy who trusted a stranger in Boro Park and died as a result.

Would Be NY Synagogue Bombers Plead "Not Guilty"

Ahmed Ferhani and Mohamed Mamdouh plead not guilty in Manhattan court to a "terror plot targeting New York synagogues."

New York: Two Arrested After Planning to Attack Synagogues

New York police have arrested two men who planned to bomb synagogues ‘one after another’ and kill as many Jews as possible.

Brooklyn Bridge was Targeted by Al Qaeda

The Brooklyn Bridge was targeted by the international Al Qaeda terrorist organization, according to WikiLeaks document released to The NY Times.

Hundreds Gather in Support of Hevron

A special evening in support of Hevron was held this week in a New York synagogue.

Pro-Israel Rally Planned in Manhattan

Rabbi Avi Weiss is organizing a pro-Israel rally at the Israeli Consulate in Manhattan on March 27 in response to the Itamar and J'lem attacks.

Lower Manhattan is Scene of Jewish Heritage Evening

Taiwan-born NYC Comptroller organizes event to honor Jewish heritage and Jewish volunteers.

US Jews Prepare for Arrests at Anti- Ahmadenijad Vigils

Rabbis to form human chain blocking 1st Avenue, pro-Israel student organization holds silent protest as "madman of Tehran" arrives at UN assembly.

Times Square Bombing Suspect Arrested Trying to Flee US

U.S. authorities have arrested a suspect trying to flee the country after last week's attempted car bombing in New York's Times Square.

Counter-Terrorism Drill in New York

New York City police officers staged a counter-terrorism drill in the Big Apple during the morning rush hour on Wednesday.

Live Video Links Yesha with Schools in LA, NY and Australia

A novel concept puts Jewish children in Samaria in video contact with their counterparts in four Diaspora schools. They sang Purim songs together.

Mumps Strikes New York Area Jewish Communities

An old childhood illness has returned to strike the Jewish communities of New York and New Jersey. Mumps is on the rise.

Chabad Brings the World's Largest Menorah to New York

The world’s largest menorah, sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch Youth, is lit up at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in New York City.

Anti-Semitic Attack Strikes Another New York Synagogue

Vandals sprayed swastikas on the front doors of a Chabad house in New York only a week after two similar incidents in Manhattan.

Anti-Semitic Attacks Hit New York Synagogues

New York City police arrested two youth who vandalized two Lower east side synagogues on Thursday with eggs, smoke bombs, and swastikas.

Tel Aviv Beach Surfs to NYC for Birthday Party

Thousands turned out Sunday to enjoy the sands of Tel Aviv – even though the beach was oceanless and the sand dumped in NYC's Central Park.

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